Oral health

Are dental therapists used to their full potential in the UK?

Last week, we asked if dental therapists are being used to their full potential in the UK – here’s what…

Dentistry

What do dental therapists want?

Cat Edney speaks to three dental therapists at different stages of their career to find out what they look for…

Columnists

The exhaustion of ADHD masking in dentistry

As we mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Ben Marriott explains what it is like living with ADHD and how it impacts…

Business

Celebrating World Oral Health Day 2024

Today, we are celebrating World Oral Health Day 2024, which focuses on the theme ‘A Happy Mouth is a Happy…

Dentistry

Three in five call for dentists to be paid more for NHS work

Two thirds of the public believe NHS dental services to be in crisis, with the majority wanting more government investment…

Dentistry

Four million people off work with dental illnesses

A new survey has revealed that one in 10 adults in England have missed at least two weeks of work…

Dentistry

Philips launches new Sonicare brush head

The new Philips Sonicare brush head is clinically proven for sensitive teeth and sensitive to the environment. Around 30% of people…

Oral health

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Man reportedly dies following DIY dentistry complications

A 52-year-old man has reportedly died from sepsis due to complications caused by DIY dentistry. A source close to the…

Dentistry

Superdrug store to hand out free dental care products

Superdrug will hand out oral health care products for free at two of its stores as part of a new…

Dentistry

Introducing the ‘associate dental therapist’

This month, Cat Edney explores the concept of the associate dental therapist and why she believes more therapists should adopt…

Dentistry

‘Artificial tongue’ developed to target oral bacteria

Researchers have designed a chemical sensor array or ‘artificial tongue’ which identifies and deactivates bacteria in the mouth. Published in…

Health & research

‘Prevention could change people’s lives’ – why we must act now

Ingrid Perry MBE, newly appointed prevention lead at mydentist, discusses the importance of preventive oral healthcare and how targeted initiatives…

Oral health

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Overseas registration changes will not relieve NHS dental pressures – but dental therapists could

Linzy Baker shares her concerns over the proposed changes to overseas registration and highlights the benefits of utilising dental therapists…

Dentistry

Oral microbiome transplants could prevent dental decay, study says

Early results from a trial into the efficacy of oral microbiome transplants suggest that the procedure successfully prevents dental caries…

Dentistry

Volume three of 100 GBT Clinical Cases unveiled

The third edition of 100 GBT Clinical Cases showcases the versatility and efficacy of guided biofilm therapy (GBT) in a…

Oral health

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The Dental Hygienist Roadshow 2024 is coming to town

After the resounding success of the 2023 event, Listerine launches the 2024 edition of the Dental Hygienist Roadshow! To register…

Oral health

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The profession reacts to the NHS dental recovery plan

Last week, the government announced the details of its NHS dental recovery plan. But what does the profession think of…

Dentistry

Child tooth extractions due to decay have risen by 17%, figures show

The number of children attending hospital for an extraction due to tooth decay has risen by 17%, government figures show.…

Dentistry

Join the revolution in dental hygiene – the 2024 Dental Hygienist Roadshow!

Get ready to be part of something extraordinary! Listerine invites you to the 2024 Dental Hygienist Roadshow and exclusive Q&A…

Oral health

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